How to Draw Santa

How to Draw Santa How to Draw Santa Almost every one of us loves the Santa Claus especially when we visualize him with the Christmas gifts and presents. But when it comes to drawing the outline of the Santa, not every one have succeeded in creating the same on a drawing paper. It is always a subject of great fun and excitement even for the artists and painters. There is a constant thrill while sketching this character on a drawing sheet. But we often notice that small children and kids face some difficulties in drawing a Santa on their cardboard paper. This is because most of them do not know exactly or from where to start their drawing or to sketch what type of costume details to be selected for this subject.

There are some simple and effective ways to sketch the outline of a Santa Claus on a drawing paper. Below mentioned are the essential features described in brief that holds good in drawing a Santa Claus for an individual or a beginner: -

• Start your drawing buy scribbling a perfect circle for the head and then add the guidelines for the facial expressions on the drawing sheet. It can just be an oval shaped design or a simple circle for the face. The eyes of the Santa will look good in just two simple circular dots. Instead for the eyes you can also sketch two hill shaped lines. Next try to sketch the bell shaped body for your subject. As you proceed with your drawing add the shapes for the feet and the hands. For this you just have to draw two rounded corner triangles facing downwards with pointed angles. The gloves of a Santa can be made to appear simple and cool with circular shapes. To sketch the boots, drag your pencil very lightly with two circles added with two vertical rectangles by their sides. But make sure you do not forget to draw the guidelines on the torso for a Santa Claus. For this you can give a fat bell shaped look to his belly and waist.

• Then proceed with your drawing to make the circles for his nose and cheeks. Next sketch out the shape of his cool looking hat. For this draft a rectangular shaped figure and to depict its softness simply round up the corners. Add a curly triangle to offer more realistic look with a circular shape on the tip of the hat. For the gift bag that a Santa Claus holds, can also be scribbled in your drawing quite easily. Draft an oval shape from the back of his body or a simple circle to create the shape of the gift bag. Drag the lines of the bag to go over his shoulders and also connect these to one of his hands. This feature will make it look as if he is really carrying the gift bag on his back.

An individual can now draw a Santa after pursuing with the steps mentioned above. But make sure you try to bring all the features that make the appearance of a Santa Claus so cool and appreciable in your drawing. Take your time to develop the essence for such a popular subject on your drawing paper with interest and curiosity.